Brilio.net - Forestra 2024 this time successfully penetrated the hearts of anyone who came to the grand event. Held on August 31, 2024 at Orchid Forest Cikole, Lembang-Bandung, Forestra 2024 was presented by ABM by Barry Akbar.
Forestra 2024 once again successfully presented a spectacular combination of nature and music from the Erwin Gutawa Orchestra in collaboration with Tulus, Efek Rumah Kaca, Nadin Amizah, Scaller, Isyana Sarasvati, and Diskoria, as well as opening performances from Jason Ranti, The Adams, and Majelis Lidah Berduri. As in previous years, tickets for the Forestra 2024 show were sold out with more than 6,000 enthusiastic visitors.
"Seeing how enthusiastic and positive the response from the audience this year, I feel like all the effort and dedication we put into Forestra 2024 has really paid off. This success not only created a very immersive and unforgettable experience, but also a moment that shows how strong the bond of musical instruments returned to nature is that complement each other to create something truly special and memorable," said Erwin Gutawa, Music Director of Forestra 2024.
The success of Forestra this year is also inseparable from the contribution of the performers who brought the spirit of "Simfoni Gema Rasa" so that Forestra became more diverse. As one of the performers at Forestra 2024, Isyana Sarasvati shared her experience with enthusiasm.
"Standing on the Forestra stage, performing again amidst the stunning natural beauty and supported by dozens of extraordinary orchestra players feels like returning to my true self, an honor and a unique experience that is hard to find anywhere else. This is a special moment that combines music and nature in a special way," said Isyana.
Forestra 2024 presents various new things, including the opportunity for visitors to arrive early and enjoy the beauty of the Orchid Forest Cikole starting at 11 am before watching the main show held at the Simfoni Area.
In addition, Gema Area presents inspiring discussion sessions on the work and legacy of Harry Roesli, as well as in-depth discussions on the environment and nature conservation efforts with Greenpeace, accompanied by music from Norrm Radio, Abadi Records, Radio Rumah Oma, and Vacations Record.
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As the initiator of Forestra, Barry Akbar as CEO of ABM by Barry Akbar, expressed his gratitude, "We are very happy to be able to hold Forestra again with all tickets sold out several weeks before the event. We are also honored to be able to collaborate with Greenpeace this year, in an effort to prevent forest fires in South Sumatra. We thank all visitors who attended because every ticket sold can make a positive contribution to this collaborative program. The support from all parties involved means a lot to us and further strengthens our commitment to sustainability and nature conservation."
With dozens of orchestra players and a line-up of leading Indonesian musicians, Forestra has created a harmonious symphony with a beautiful natural backdrop, strengthening Forestra's position as a different kind of music performance. Forestra is also proud to announce that the harmony (early bird) tickets for Forestra 2025 which went on sale on September 1, 2024, were sold out in less than 5 minutes.